A big "well done" to the Met

[oldtimerdiscopants]

You see that is the problem. The cops are either allowed to knock them off their bikes or they aren't.
There is a huge difference between snatching a phone out of someones hand where minimal violence is used and a robbery where they hurt someone but how is the cop to know at the time ?
What happens when a cop knocks a lad of his bike but there is insufficient evidence to charge him with an offence ? As i put in my early post, we just used to let the cops get on with it and they did until the PC brigade complained and demanded prosections and people being sacked so the cops thought stuff it.

It boils down to trusting the police although granted they have form in a lot of cases where you really shouldn't. If you look at the reasons why they can knock someone off a bike I can just name one, stop bloody running if you run I expect they will chase. Reminds me of the Chris Rock video :)

The part about the mad woman is hilarious.

 

[aguero93:20]

Stop and search infringes on civil liberties but knocking people off mopeds doesn't :) Don't get me wrong it's about time but it's a crazy time to be alive.

Not the biggest fan of most of the cops around these days but imo the day you break the law you forfeit your civil rights. If it turns out they rammed an innocent civilian we lock them up.

 

[Metalartin]

I do think it would be harsh if someone suffered broken bones and concussion over something really petty, a lot of criminals are too stupid for their own good to way up whether it's worth fleeing properly but they are fleeing the police after all is said and done.

Do our police have them tannoy loudspeakers to warn people in their cars? "Oi, stop or you're going for a tumble!"

 

[FantasyIreland]

Being a Cop these days is a thankless and often miserable/unrewarding existence.The Government is letting them down badly and those that would seek an advantage are very much doing so.

 

[Machiavelli]

Should ram all moped riders.

 

[MellowJoe]

You see that is the problem. The cops are either allowed to knock them off their bikes or they aren't.
There is a huge difference between snatching a phone out of someones hand where minimal violence is used and a robbery where they hurt someone but how is the cop to know at the time ?
What happens when a cop knocks a lad of his bike but there is insufficient evidence to charge him with an offence ? As i put in my early post, we just used to let the cops get on with it and they did until the PC brigade complained and demanded prosections and people being sacked so the cops thought stuff it.

Exactly.. the cop doesn’t always know. Not sure about the PC brigade but it can’t be the case that the police will knock you off your bike in any scenario

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Not sure about the PC brigade but it can’t be the case that the police will knock you off your bike in any scenario

Like the one where they can’t catch you.

 

[Met Line Hammer]

A big fucking yeeeess from me. Moped thieves are rife in south London and swan about with inpunity. Scum

The missus had her handbag ripped from her about 18 months ago. She’s still not right even now about going out on her jack. Glad to see this happening. Normally scared not to offend certain ‘communities’. About time

 

[BimboBob]

That video is fucking ace. Anyone defending the scrotes or worried that the precious little thieves might get hurt is in the wrong and soft in the head.

Next up...giving cheeky scrotes a cuff or two.

 

[hilts]

It has to be dependent on what they’ve done surely, if the helmetless rider has nicked a packet of biscuits then knocking them off their bike(risking their head hitting the road and killing them) seems over zealous. But yeah, it’s great to create a deterrent, the police will knock you off your bike!

Digestives you may have a point but a packet of bourbons and the fuckers are going down.